Steam users have another opportunity to enjoy several games without spending money. Four titles are available to play for free this weekend, giving PC players until November 16, 2026, to try them before the promotion ends.
The latest Steam Free Weekend includes Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, Company of Heroes 3, Cities: Skylines II, and IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad. The selection covers several genres, including cooperative shooters, military strategy, city-building, and flight simulation.
However, these are temporary free-to-play promotions rather than permanent giveaways. Players who want to continue playing after the deadline will need to purchase the games.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Brings Cooperative Action
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core takes players underground for another dangerous adventure involving space dwarves, hostile creatures, and valuable resources.
Unlike the original Deep Rock Galactic, Rogue Core focuses on roguelike gameplay. Players explore procedurally generated environments, fight enemies, and collect upgrades to improve their chances of survival.
The game supports cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, making it an interesting option for groups looking for something to play together.
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core entered Steam Early Access in May 2026. Its free weekend gives newcomers an opportunity to experience the game before deciding whether to purchase it.
Company of Heroes 3 Offers World War II Strategy
Strategy fans can also try Company of Heroes 3 without paying during the promotional period.
Developed by Relic Entertainment, the real-time strategy game focuses on World War II combat across the Mediterranean theater. Players command military units, capture strategic locations, and manage resources while attempting to defeat opposing forces.
The game combines traditional tactical gameplay with additional campaign mechanics, allowing players to approach battles through different strategies.
Company of Heroes 3 has received several updates since its original release in 2023. The free weekend provides an opportunity to experience its current version, including improvements introduced after launch.
Cities: Skylines II Lets Players Build Their Own Cities
Players who prefer construction and management can spend the weekend experimenting with Cities: Skylines II.
The city-building simulation allows players to create entire cities, manage infrastructure, develop residential and commercial districts, and balance the needs of their growing populations.
Traffic management, public transportation, economic development, and essential services all play important roles in keeping a city functioning.
Cities: Skylines II experienced a difficult launch in 2023, with performance problems and criticism surrounding several gameplay systems.
Since then, the developers have continued releasing updates and improvements. This free weekend allows players to see how the game has evolved without committing to a purchase.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad Adds Flight Simulation
The fourth game in the promotion is IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, a combat flight simulator set during World War II.
Players can take control of historical military aircraft and participate in aerial battles inspired by the conflict around Stalingrad.
The simulator emphasizes realistic flight mechanics, aircraft handling, and combat systems. Players must account for factors such as speed, altitude, and aircraft performance while engaging enemy pilots.
For those interested in military aviation, the promotion provides an opportunity to experience a more simulation-focused approach to aerial combat.
Steam Free Weekend Ends November 16
All four games are available through Steam’s temporary free-play promotion, which is scheduled to end on November 16, 2026, at 18:00 UTC.
Anyone interested can visit the relevant Steam store pages and select the free-play option while the promotion remains active.
Once the free weekend ends, access to the games will expire unless players purchase them. However, progress and achievements may remain associated with their Steam accounts, depending on the game.
With four different genres represented, this weekend offers PC players a chance to discover something new without paying upfront.
